TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an alleged stabbing in Carlisle in which a young girl has been left hospitalised. 

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident on Whernside.

Police received the initial report of a male with stab wounds at 8.06am today, June 10. Officers attended and also located a woman and child with stab wound injuries.

A 55-year-old man has been arrested and is in police custody.

A 53-year-old woman has also been arrested, and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

A girl of primary school age who was also injured remains in hospital but is in a stable condition.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "There continues to be no further risk to the public and they should expect to see a continue police presence in the area whilst officers carry out investigations.

"Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 30 of June 10, 2024. You can also phone on 101."

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.